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29S MR, W* B. HEMSLEY OK i BOTAKICAL

such cases the branches are usually short, and are arranged alter-
nately along the stem. The terminal bud is apparently neither
injured nor destroyed » {d) Palms that are usually soboliferous
(producing yuckers at the base) are rarely branched at or near
the apex. And, lastly ^ (e) no instance appears to be so far
recorded of a monocarpic palm with a branched stem.

l^if'oie added.~ln a '' Narrative of an Expedition across Mel-
ville Islandj north of Port Darwin, Australia'^ (Trans, Eoy- Soc*
South Austraha, vol. xv. p, 117), Mr- Maurice Holtze writes :^
''A botanical novelty which I would have liked very much to
have taten with me was found in the shape of a Livistonia humilis
with four distinct branches." This record is interesting as adding
another genua to those already mentioned in which branched
palms have been observed. This is apparently the only instance
recorded of a branched palm in Australia,— D* M.l

Obaervations on a Botanical Collection made by Mr. A, E. l^ratt
in Western Chinaj with Bescriptions of some new CUoese
Plants from various Collections- By \V. Bottikg HEMSi^:E:y,

[Read 21st April, 1892.] X

(Plates XX1X.-XXXIII.)
Whei!? the publication of an enumeratiou of all the plants known
from China was commenced in this Society's Journal (voh xxiii-)
in 1886^ we knew almost nothing (in this country , at least) of
the botany of the Central and Western Provinces. It is true
that Mr. Franchet had already published the first part of his
' Plantae Davidianse ' ; but that contained a comparatively small
number of novelties and among them no new genera. Since
then, owing to the stimulus given by the publication of the
'^Enumeration/' very large collections have been made by
Dr, A. Henry and others, chiefly in the provinces of Hupeh and
Szeehuen^ and transmitted to Kew. The Eeverend E- Faber
ascended Mount Omei, an isolated elevation on the Min river,
upwards of 11,000 feet high, and botanized it^ the result being
a large number of novelties, including about fifteen ferns-
Several other gentlemen^ chiefly missionaries and members of
the consular servicej have sent smaller collections of dried
plants to Kew* But it is not my intention to enter into

COILECTTOJS' MADE IN WESTEKN CHINA, 299

particulars respecting these collections, thnugli it seemed
desirable to allude to tliem, because I shall have occasiou to
mention them in some comparisons with Mr, Pratt's collection,
^ In 1889 and 1890 Mr- Pratt travelled io Western China close

/ on the borders of Eastern Tibet, mainlj for the purpose of
<!onecting Zoological specimens- Fortunately, however, he was
induced by Br* Henry to engage a native (whom Dr. Henry
had trained to dry plants) to assist him in making a botanical
collection.

It is of this collection I would say a few words, as a sort of
preface to the descriptions of the novelties. The collection was
made chiefly in the neighbourhood of Tachienlu^ at elevations of
9000 to 13,500 feet. Tachienla is a town near the frontier,
situated in about 30" N. lat, and 102"' 15' E, long., at an eleva-
tion of 8350 feet. Pull particulars of this region are given in
Mr. Colborne Baher's interesting narrative of his exploration of
the region, in the first volume of the Supplemental Papers of
the Royal Geographical Society, and in Mr. Pratt's account of
his own journeys in the thirteenth volume of the Proceedings
of the same Society.

I have not yet finished working out Mr. Pratt's collection,
but I estimate that it contains at least 500 species, mostly
represented by numerous admirably selected specimens, as
may be judged from the small selection I am able, through the
kindness of the Director of Kew, to exhibit here this evening.
The flora of the mountains of Western China abounds in showy
herbaceous plants, equalling, if not surpassing, the richest districts
of the Himalayan region, of which indeed it is a continuation.
As in the Eastern Himalayas, every valley has its peculiar
species, Eoughly speaking, I should say that the collection
<!ontains about 150 new species, of which, however, at least a
third were also collected by Prince Henry of Orleans, who
arrived with Mr. Bonvalot at Tachienlu during Mr. Pratt's stay
there. These were published last year by Professor Bureau and
Mr. Franchet in the 'Journal de Botanique'; and through the
kindness of these gentlemen and the personal assistance of the
latter, I bave been able to compare the novelties of the two
collections* This was a great advantage, because the Prince
collected no duplicates. With all this wealth of new species
there is not a single new genus, whereas Dr. Henry and
Mr, Faber between them discovered about twenty-five new

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300 MR< W, E- HE^SLKT OX A BOTANICAL

genera, but they collected at lower eleTations. It is a note-
worthy fact, that above certain elevatious and beyond certain
latitudes^, varying in different parts of the zone, the generic
composition of the northern flora is very nniform througliout-
In other worJ^^ the peculiar genera of the several regions are
found at lower elevations and in lower latitudes ; and at great
elevations, even in low latitudes, local genera are almost unknow^n.
Among the genera represented by several or many species are ; —
Clematis^ Anemone, Cardamine^ Corydalis, Hypericum^ Miibus,
Fotentiila^ Bosa^ Saxifraga^ Sibes, Sedum, Lonicera^ Senecio,
Saussurea, Primula, Li/simachia, BJiododendron^ Genfiana, JPedi-
calaris^ and Ci/pripedinm.

In addition lo new^ species of essentially Himalayan genera
there are many Himalayan species, as : — Clematis monta?ia.
Anemone rivniaris, CaWia scaposa, Decaimea insirjnis, Cori/dahs
opMoearpa, Stachyurus himalaimis, Sedysarum sikkimense, Mad-
denia himalaica, Gyanantlms incamiB, Cypripedimn tibeticum,
Paris polyphyUa, and Aletris nepaUnsis.

Not a few Japanese species extend to the Western provinces
of China. Familiar examples are i — Anemone japonioa, EupteJea
polyandm, Corylopsis spicata, Pri?nula japonica^ Habenaria
japonica, and Smilacina japonica. Among the ground orchids
three are Xortti -American^ namely : — Cypripedium artetinum,
C. spectabile, and Epipactis gigantea.

It is remarkable that out of about twenty ground orchids only
two are local, and most of the others have a wide range, four
being British. They include six .species of Cypripedium,

Nevertheless, as ah^eady observed, the proportion of local
species in the collection as a whole is large. Associated with
tliem are the following British plants :—Calthapalustris, Actwa
spzcata^ Malva sglvestris, Hypericum perforatum, Oralis Aceto-
sella, Geraniitm Roberiianum, Lotus corniculatus, LaUyrus
prat ens IS J Potent HI a frutioosa^ Agrimonia Eupatoria, Pyrus
Aucuparia, Epilobium angustifolium, Circcea alpina, Gephalau'
ffiera ensi folia, Gymnadenia conopsea^ and Habenaria chlorantJia.

This does not exhaust the number of British plants in the col-
lection, the list being given merely as a sample. Yery few ferns
were collected, but there is one new Adiantum among them.

With regard to the novelties I need say no more ; but some
idea of the richness of the flora of Central and Western China
may be gathered from the following figures. Taking half-a-dozer^

COLLECTION MADE IX WESTERN CHINA, 30l

herbaceous genera I find that the known Chinese species of
Pedicularis number about 100, Gentiana is represented by
G5 species, Senecio, Saussurea, and Primula each by 50, and
LysimacJda by 40. Taking in the same manner half-a-dozen
woody genera, BJiododendron has 70 species, Buhus 50, Lonicera
40, Viburnum and Vitis 30 each, and Euonymua 20.

I may add ttat a very Jarge proportiou of these speciea have
been collected ia the provinces of Hupeh, S^echuen, and Tun-
nan, and further that only certain districts of these provinces
have been fully explored.

Many other interesting facts have come to light in this con-
nection , but I must reserve them for a more detailed examination
of the flora,

I am indebted to Mr. Eolfe for the descriptions of the Orchids,
to Mr. ]N^. E. Brown for those of the Aroids, and to Mr, J. G.
Baker for that of tlie Adiantum.

Descriptions op New Species,

'1^^ Trollius ranunculoides, Ilemsl.

Species facie ManuncuU bulbosi, sed scapis t?emper imifloris,
Herha perenniSj scapos^a, utidique glabra, 6-9 polh alta, scapiti
nudis unifloris. Folia petiolata, orbicularia, vix 1 poll diametro,
palmatim S-S-lobata^ lobis trifidis simul acute denticulatis,
petiolo circiter bipoUicari- Flores 1-1| poll, diametro, erecti,
flavi ; sepala sappius 5, lata, orbiculari-spatulata, venosa; petala
9a?pius lOj clavata, apice majus incrassata, aurantiaca, staminibus
breviora; stauiiua numerosissima; ovaria circiter 12, et circiter
12-ovulata. FoUicuU maturi non visi.
Pratt, 560 *.

x4^^^ DelphiniTun (§ Delphinastrnm) pachycentrnm. TIemsL

Ex affinitate D. dasyanthi, sed robustius racemis densioribus
calcari longiore obtuao fere cylindrico sepalis obtusis,

Herha perenuis, erecta, fere undique puberula, cauHbus sim-
plieibus crassis circiter pedalibus. Folia radicalia non visa^
caulina conferta, omnia distincte graciliterque petiolata, crassius-
cula, circumseriptione eordato-rotundata, l|-3 polL diametro,
sa^pius palmatim 5«partita, segmcntissubtrifidis ^imul irregulariter

* Asa]! of Mr. Pnitt'a plants haye tliesauie general label, namely, *' Wt?etem
Szechuen and Tibetan Frontier: chiefly near Tachienla at 9000 lo IS^fiOO feet"
it 13 unnecessary to cite any mure than the number.

302 ME. W. B. HEMSLET OK NEW CHIJSESE PLAI^JTS,

pluri-lol)ulatis, lotulis parvis oblongis obtusiusculis ; petiolus 1^
2'pollicaris. Flares 12-14 lineas loDgi, Cferulei, petalis apice
albisj sericeo-pubescentes, dense breviterque racemo^i, tere
horizontales, pedicellis quam flores demum longioribns, bracteis
bracteolisque aiigustissimis ; sepalum posticuni longe crasscque
calcaratum, calcari levitor curvato, limbo obliquo brevissimo ;
sepala reliqua pauUo longiora, anguste oblonga ; petala 4, sepala
sequantiaj fere glabra, 2 anteriora latiora, gracillter unguiculataj
parce pilosula ; stamina glabra, filamentis dilatatis arete conni-
ventibus ; ovaria 3, dense pubeseentia. FoUktdi maturi uonvisi,

Fratt, 462.

This species is near 2>, dasyantkmn^ Kar. et Kir,^ differing in
robust babit, cutting of the leaves, and floral characters.

i^ Berberis (§ Enberberis) polyantha, KemsL

Species ex affinitate B. integrifoU(B sed foliis pliiss miiiusve
aculeatO'denticulatis floribus fasciculatim racemoso-paniculatis.

Frutex ram is elongatis graciliuscnlis paucisponsis. Folm
crassa, coriaeea^ persistentia ? dense fasciculata, brevitor petiolata
vel subsessiliat obovato-spathulata, 9-18 linear longa, apice
rotundatn, deorsnm attenuata^ margine pauci-aeuleolata, supra
uitida, subtus pallidiora, yenis prominenter retieulatis. Panicul^
densee^ 2-4 poll, longs, Flores flavi, inter minor es, breviter pedi-
cellati, Sacca ignota,

Fratt, 80, 206, 704,

,p^ Corydalis cheUanthifolia, Remd.

C. adunc(d Bimilis sed seaposa foliis majus disseetis floris
calcari sursum curvato.

Serha perennis, glabra, radice fibrosa* Folia erecta, longe
petiolata, meinbranaceaj circumscriptiotie lanceolata, 4-10 poll-
longa, bipinnatisecta, segmentis ultimis usque ad 13 parvis 2^
lineas longis ssepius 3-5'deiitatis interdum integris, Scapi
erecti, folia sequantes vel superantea^ paueiflori, laxiflori, bracteis
linearibus acutis integris pedicellos s&quantibus, FloreB parri,
6-8 lineas longi, angustij calcari lamina dimidio breviore ; sepala
e basi lata acuminata, obscure denticulata ; petala ezteriora vix
cucuUata, interiora longe unguicnlata : antherae supra stigma
coba&rentes. Capmla elongata, moniliformis, circiter poUicarie'
sed matura non visa,

Hupeh : South Patung, Br. A. Henry, 3723, 5399,

ME. W. E, ilEMSLEY ON Ji^EW CHTIS'ESE PLANTS, 303

W^ Cardamine stenoloba, HemsL

Pergraeilis, caulibus flexuosis foliis dimorphis eaulinis superiori-
bus distanter alte pinnatisectis segmentis angustissiinis.

Ilerha anniia ? erccta, circiter semipedalig;, undique glabra,
c^aulibus sscpius siinplieibus- Folia radicalia (pauea tantum visa)
pinnata, 5-7-foliolataj gracillime petiolafca ; foliola orbicularia,
yis 2 lineas diametro, breviter petiolulata ; folia caulina 5-7-
lobata, 1-1^ poll, longa, superiorum segmentis rhachidigque fere
aubiilatis, inferiorum segmentia pauUo latioribus. Flares pauci,
laxe raceme si, circiter 3 lineas diametro ; sepala ovalia, albo-
margiriata, quam petala triple breviora; petala late spat hula ta,
Siliqua maturanou visased ut videtur gracillima^ demum patent

vel reflexa-

Szechueu : without locality, D)\ A. Henry, 8724 ; Fratt, 352,

<7^^^'> Braya sinensis, Remsl. (Plate XXIX,)

Aeaulis, radice simplici crassa fiisiformi, foliis integris pauci-
dentatis vel pinnatlfidis^ pcdunculis folia tequantibus vel exce-

dentibus*

Herha biennis? 2-3 polL alta, omnino glabra. Folia rosulata,
numeroaissimaj augusta vel aiigustissima, PeduncuJi nudij
uniflori- FloresG-% lineas diametro ; sepala basi aequalia, ovalia,
obtusissima, quam peLala dimidio breviora^ margine membranacea
alba; petala spatulata, venosa ; filamenta dilatata, glabra;
ovarium 1-loeulare, circiter 12-ovulatum, stylo crasso brevi.

Pratt, 740, 858-

Mr- A. Franchetj to whom I showed this plant, was disposed
to regard it as a luxuriant state of B. uniflora^ Hook, f &
Thoras.j but on comparing it with the type of that species I find
there are considerable differences, though they are certainly
closely allied. B. miifiora ha^ not only much smaller almost
linear leaves and still shorter scapes, but it is a densely ca&spitosc
plant, whilst B^ sinensis is invariably unbranched.

^ . Hypericum Pratt ii, Ueiml.

Species H. chinemi valde affinis a quo differt foliis ovato-
cordatis sessilibus amplexicauKbus, floribus minoribus laxe

dichotorao-cymosis-

Szechuen; Min river, Iiei\ E. Faher, 424; withcmt locality,

Dr. A. Henry ^ 8808; chiefly near Tachienlu, Mr. A, F. Prati,

381.

304

MR. W. B. HEMSLEY 0>' JTEW CKINESE PLA>"'TS.

, 0^ Cladrastis sinensis, Ilemd,

Foliolia 11-13 obloDgo-lauceolatis, petiolo basi incrassato,
floribu8 laxe paniculatis, paiiiculis multlramosis.

Fmtex scandeiis ? ramis floriferis elongatis flexuosis gracilius-
culis glabrescentihus. Folia imparipiuiiata, circiter pedalia,
distincte petiolata, petiolo basi incrassato cavo gemmam inclu-
dente ; foliola altema, breviter pefciolukta, papyracea, oblougo-
lanceolata, 2^-4^ poll, longa, obtusavel subacuta, basi rotundatn,
supra glabra, subtus pallidiora, prsecipue secus eostam parce
ferrugineo-pubetula. Flores elhi, circiter seiiiipollieares, pedi-
cellos graciles sequantea, paniculia folia aequaiitibus vol longiori-
bus5 calyx ferriigineo-pubescens, latus, subtcqualiter 5-lobatu8,
lobis brevissimis ; petala longe unguiculata, oblonga, subajqiialiii,
vexillo paullo latiore semper (?) ereeto ; stamina iraa basi
coalita; ovarium sessile, parce pilosulum. Lef/umen maturum
non visual, planum, rostratum.

Prait, 129.

^,^'^ Neillia affinis, lI^,msL

Species K p^acUi arete affinia et forsan ejus varietas sed
plunpedalis (saltern 2-3-pedalis) stipulis integris, calycis lobis
lougioribus, petalis majoribus crispulatis.

Szeclmeu, Dr, A. Ilenrtj, b9SS; Mr. A. E. Pratt, 347.

The foliage of 2^eUlia graciUs, jS: sinensis, N. rubifora, and
the present species is so very similar tliat no specific charact€r
cau be drawn from it, and it is probable that witb a more
complete series of specimens connecting links will be found.

> ' aeillia longiracemosa, Remsl.

JT. mhiJlor<B aifinis foHis saepius minoribus nee trilobatis,
racemis simplicibus elongatis (usque 6 poll, longis) ebracteatis ?
vel SI braeteia adsunt citissirao deciduis, calvce tubo fere cjUn-

Pratt, 730. 'y

Tins IS another instance of very close affinity, but the Chinese
plant can hardly be referred to the Indian iV" ruhijlora, Don,
unless the combiuation be earned further.

<^^V Rnbus allopbyllns, Hemsl.

n. arctico similis sed foHis simplicibus trilobatis vel fcrifolio-
latia ilonbus mmonbus ealyce dense aculeolato vel seto.-o.

Herha perennis, caulibus debilibus puberulis 2-3-foliati8
circiter semipedalibus. Folia longe graciliterque petiolata,

ME, W- B. HEMSLEr ON NEW CHIXESE PLANTS. 305

toiiuia, papyracea, rotundato-cordata, plus miDusve distinete
ti^lobata (lobis rotuudatis) vel perfeete trifoliolata (foliolis
rotimdatis breviter petiolulatis;, l|-2 poll diametro, crebre
acutcque denticulata, utrinque praecipue supra parcissime stri-
^T^illo^a, veois pritnnriis paiicis sursum rarnosis in denticulis
abeuntibus; petioliis 2-3 poll longus; stipulse membranaceas,
ovato-oblongse, iDtegrse^vel iuterJum acute tridentatse, 3-1 liueas
longa^. Flares solitarii, pseud oterniinaks, 8-!) lineas diaoietro,
graciliter pediceltati, pediecUis ssepius setulosis ; calycis setoai
lobi lauceolati, aeuti, recurvi, intus aibido-tometitoyi ; petala
perfeeta iion risa, ut videtur augusta, calycis lobus vix excedentia ;
stamina numerosissiinaj lilamciitls glabris deorsum dilatatis ;
oarpella pauca, glabra- Fruetus iguotus,

Szeebuen: Slount Omci, 3500 to SOOO feet, Uev. E. Faler,
o21, 5G0.

i"?'^ ^ Rubiis Cockbiirnianus, IlemsL

E, Id<Eo affiuis eaulibus pruinosis, f oliolis angustioribus, floribus
rubris longe aogiisteque coryinboHo-panienlatis.

Catdes pluripedales, aciileis brevissimis rectis paucissimis
exceptis ]£evissiiRi, recti , teretes^ solidi. Folia [nuuata, breviter
petiolata^ usque ad 9 polL longa, rhacbide gracili iiuda vel inter-
nodiis 1-2-aculeati^ ; foliola sa^pissime 7 (foliorum supremorutn
;i), terminali excepto subsessilia, papyracea, lanceolata vel ovato-
lanceolata, 2-5 polL longa, acute acuminata, basi rotuudata
(terminali sa>pius cordato-trilobato, lobis lateralibus parvis),
argute serrulata, supra glabra, subtus incaoa. Paniculee termi-
iiales, ad 8 poIL longa? (etiam adsuiit corymbi parvi i)eduncu-
lati in axilliB foliorum t^uperiorum), perglabra?, pedicellis graei-
libus eirciter semipoliicaribu&, florum superiomni fa»cieulatis.
Flores 7-8 lineas diametro ; calyx subcoriaceus, extua glaber,
intus dense breviterque albo-tomeutoisus , lobis e basi lata ovata
fiubulato-acumioatts petala ezcedentibus ; petala suborbicularia,
breyissime unguiculata, intus parce hirsutula, circiter 2 lineas
longa, margine crispulata; discus latus, glaber; carpella juvenilia
tantuui visa, immerosissima, hir^suta- Fructus ignotu3.

Fratt^ 97.

^^ Enbus pinnatisepaluSj JlemsL

S. alce(j^folio proxinius, a quo diflfert foliorum lobis rotuudatis
ealvcis lobis elongatis alto pinnatiaectis.

liami terete^i, gracili uscxili, minute setoao-aeuleati, simul albido-

306 MB* W. B* HEMSLEY ON KEW CHINESE PLAIN^TS.

tomontosi. Folia simplicia, petiolata, papyracea, cordato-orblcu-
laria, 3-4 poll, diaraetroj breviter o-lobata, iinnute creberrimeque
denticulataj supra glabrescentia, rugulosa, subtus incana, venis
primariis paucisetosis ; petioluB teres, 1-2 polL loiigns ; sti pulse
flabellato-pectinatae, circiter 9 lineas longse. Flares pauci in
asillia foUorum fasciculati, brevissime pedicellati^ circiter sesqui-
poll. diametro, bracteis stipulis similibus arete suffulti ; caljx
intus extusqiie tomentosus^ extus simul pilis paucis longis albis
capitato-glandulosis instructuSj lobis quain petala saltern duplo
longioribus plus miuusve pinnatiseetis (segmeutis angListissimis)
Tel eorum 1 Yel 2 interdutn integris ; pefcala obovato-rotundatnj
breviter unguiculata, circiter 3 liaeas loiigaj ima basi tautum
puberula, venosa ; carpella numerosissiuiaj parce pilosula- Fruc-
tus non visus,

Szechuen : Mouut Omei, 9000 to 10,000 feet, Mev. F. Faher,
505.

This belongs to the polymorphous group of T\hich the variable
R, moluccanus^ L., is the type.

^^ Rubns spinipes, Kern si.

^" Nanu^, deuse aculeatus, caulibus simpljcibus unifloris (an

semper?) foliis trifoliolatis longissime petiolatis.

Serba pereuuisj erect a, G-15 poll, alta, pmoter flores ubique
glabra, caulibus petiolis foliis (subtua seeus costam et venas
primaria^) calycibueque aculeis rectis |-3 lineae? longis prae-
acuti^ deorsum pauUo dilatatis dense armatts- Folia cum petiole
usque 10 polL loiiga (iiiferiora vix tripoilicaria), pimiatim tri-
foliolata, foliolis lateralibus multo ininoribus a terminali longe
disjunctis ; stipulsB breviter adDatse^ augusta, integrsD vel pauci-
dentatsej 0-9 lineas iougae ; foliola tenuia, papyracea, terminale
ovatum^ ovatO'Oblongum vel obUmgum, l--^ poll, longum, acutum,
serrulatum, simul interdum obscure lobuktum, basi rotun datum
vel subtruncatum, lateralia subsessilia, oblongn, elliptiea vel
foliorura iuferiorum orbieularia. Flos terminalis, 9-12 linear
diametro, pedicello circiter seunpollicari ; calyx dense aculeatus,
tomentosus, intus dense albo-tomentosus, lobis latis ovatis
abrupte subulato-acumiuatis petala aequantibus vel superantibus;
petala ovali -orbieularia, brevissitne unguiculata, utriuque liirsuta;
carpella numerosisslma^ juvenilia hirsuta. Fructus deest*

Szechuen : Dr. A. Henry, 8909.

A very distinct species, similar in foliage to tbe Indiau B.sik"

MR. W. B. HEMSLET OX NEW CHIKESE PLANTS. 307

kimensis, Hook. f. It is also near M. afanthocarpus, Francliet,
which is described as having pilose branches and pubescent
leaves and long-clawed petals.

73^^ Rosa Prattii, Hemsl. (Plate XXX.)

Species pulehra ad gregem B. macropkyllee pertinens, foliolis
lineari-lanceolatis maximis vix pollicaribus, floribus minoribus,

calycis lobis reflexis.

Rami glabri, rubescentes, iuermes vel acnleis paucia medic-
cribus rectis instructi, ramulis lateralibus floriferis brevibus graci-
libus dense foliatis. Folia brevissimo petiolata, 2-3 poll, longa,
rhachide gracilliina parce puberula inerma vel interdum aculois
paucis minimis instructa; foliola 11-15, subsessiles, crassiuscula,
apicTilata, obscurissime denticulata,, utriuque secus costam plus
minusve puberula, supra glabrescentia, stipulis integris acutis.
Mores circiter 1 poll, diametro, corymbosi, 3-7 aggregati, rarius
solitarii, pedieeilis gracilibus circiter 9 lineas longis glanduloso-
setosia; calycis tubus angustc urceolatus, dense glanduloso-
setosus, lobis e basi lata abrupte caudato-acuminatis intus
extusque tomcutosis intus albidis interdum apice diJatatis; petala
rotuudata.,emarginata ; styli 5, brevissime exscrti, hirsuti, carpeliis
dorso apiceque densissime setosis. Fructus ignotus.

Fratt, 11(J.

A very distinct Eose, easily distinguished by its numerous,
small, closely arranged, narrow, obscurely toothed leaflets.

yiW^^ Plenrospermum, Franchetianum, Hemsl. (Hook. Ic. PI.
t. 2244, ined.)

P. Davidii affine scd differt foliorum segraentis angustioribus
bracteis bracteolisque minus dissectis inaigmter albo-marginatis.

Perenne vel bienne, erectum, robust um, l2-2 ])ed. altum, un-
diqiie glaberrimum, caulibus simplicibus cavis circiter \ poll,
diametro. Folia radicalia non visa, caulina tenuia, fere mcmbra-
nacea, longe petiolata, subtriternatim pinnatisecta, segmentia
ultimis linearibussubacutis, maxima 6 poll, longa, petiolo angusto
deorsutn leviter dilatato ; folia superiora sefjsilia, bracteiformia,
paucilobata, umbellaa laterales subtendentia. UmheUw eomposita?,
pluri- vel multiradiatae, unica scssilis, terminalis, floribus omnibus
femiueis, cum pluribua (circiter 15; lateralibus confertis longe
pedunculatis floribus sa>pissime omnibus masculinis ; bractete

308 Mil. W, E. HKMSLEY O^S ]N EW ClU-M^ftE rL^M;S.

Bsepius breviter tri5da% umbelliB terminali niajores sed quani
radii fere dimidiobreviores^ iimbellarum lateralium bracteae radios
graciles sequautei? vel superantea ; bracteolse iategrse, spatbulat.ne,
pedicellos brevisaimos saperantes, 3-5 liueas long9&- Fructits
(maturus igtiotus) glaber^ stylis longis diA ergeutibus eoronatus*

This is a very distinct and showy s])ecles, and the evident
separation of the sexes is interesting. The terminal umbel is
^es^sile and I'emale, and it is surrouuded and overtopped by
nutijcrous smaller, componnd^ lateral umbels bearing only male
ilowerSj or possibly oceasioBally a funetionally female flower iu
the centre. Whether this condition be constant is uncertain ;
but from a cursory examination of other species of the genus,
it ivould appear that the flowers are commonly functionally uni-
sexuaL

^tf^ Saussnrea alatipes, KemsL, n, sp.

Erecta^ foliis amplis sublyratis ovatis basi fere truncatis,
petiolo longo deiitato vel pinnatifido-alato, capitulis laxe corytn-
bosis, involucri bracteis multiseriatiSj acheniis glabris*

jPeremiis vel biennis^ 1-2-pedalis, caule striate pubenilo iiitra
medium simpliei et fulioso, supra medium laxe corymboso-ramu-
loso et fere nudo, interdum fere simplieiter corymb oso. Folia
papyracea, longe petiolata vel pseudopetiolata, cum petiolo 4-8
poll, longa, suprema miJiora, maxima 3| poll, lata^ obscure vel
grosse calloso-dentata, acute acuminata, supra hispidula, subtus
dense breviterque albido-tomentosa- Capitula obcouica, clrciter
25-flora, florentes S-12 liueaa longa lataque ; involucri bracte^
parce tomentosae, anguste lanceolatse^ acutse vel acuminataej ssepe
reeurva^ iuferiores minutsBj interiores quam flores fere diaiidio
brevioresj ouuiesplus minusve coloratae ; receptaculi setse acbenia
snpcrantes. Flores albi vel purpurei (fide Henri/). Achenia
matura non vi^a ; pappi setae uniserata?^ circiter 20j per totam
longitudinem plumosae,

Sseehuen: ^^o^th Wusban, Dr. Henry ^ 706G, 7141,

xp^ Saussurea auricalata, JTrai*?.

jS. Berratw similis sed foliis late biauriculatis amplexicauUbu^*
corymbis axillaribua folia vix aequautibus capitulis majoribus-

Perennis^ ^ventB.^ circiter bipedalis, undique glabra, caulibus
Bimplicibua graciliuscuiiB per totam longitudinem foliosis^ iuter-
nodiis quam folia multoties brevioribus. Folia membranacea,

ilE. W, B, KKMSLET ON NEW CHINESE PLANTS, H09

sessilia, patentia, lanceolata, longe acuminataj eirciter semipedalia,
insigiiiter apiculato-deutata, eosta albida subtus elevata. Corynibi
plures, 5-8-eapitulatij in axillis foliorum superiorum corymbain
decompositum foliaeeum terminalem formantes, Capitula breviter
pedunculata, eirciter 9 lineas longa^ eirciter 12-flora ; involucri
bract ese multiseriatae^squamiformes^ arete" appresf^re, OTata>, obtiisap,
exteriores minor es ; receptaculi paleae setiformes, acha&nia super-
antes* Ach^nia (matura non visa) angusta, uigro-lineata, glabra j
pappi setie uniseriatEe, eirciter 15, longe plumo^je,

Hupeh : Fang at 7000 to S500 feet, Dr. A, Jlmry, 6789,

f '^'' SaussTirea cirsioides, Hemsh

Ex affinitato S. Ftdco7ieri sed eapituli^ miilto minoribua
numerosioribus eotifertis-

Perennis vel biennis, erecta, eirciter pedalis, caulibus sinipli-
cibus crassiuseulis parce araneo^o-Ianatis albidis* FoUa tenui:i,
papyracea, deorsum attenuata sed non vere petiolata, an gust a ^
nmciDato-pinnatifida, lobis distantibuts subacutisj3-4 polKlonga,
plus miiiusYe pr.Tcipue subtus incana, caulina pauea, diE^tantia,
CapiMa eirciter semipolL diametro,2-8 apiee caulornm eonfcrta,
subsesriilia ; involucri bractea3 eirciter G-:?eriata^, Bubrequales,
ovatO'laneeolatse, subite longeque acuininatfc, acutae, erccta>, infra
medium crassiB, durae, supra medium iierbaeese, purpurea?, parce
pilosse ; receptaculis palese sctiformes, acbacnia longe Buperaiites
pappum fere sequantes- Ach^enia glabra (matura nnn visa),
brevissima, lata, sursum dilatata ; pappi setic biseriatse, exteriores
breviores, scabridiD, interiorcs parce plumosa^ pilis longiBsiTni^s,

^ '^l^^^ SaussTirea conyzoideSj HeAusL

8. Balicifolice proxima sed rob us ti or ramosior foliis majoribuf?
distincte petiolatis involucri bracteis apiee insigniter plumosiB,

Ferennis vel bieunis, ereeta^ 3-4 ped, alta- Caules crassius-
culi (infra medium 4-5 lineas crassi), leviter ^ulcati vel striati,
cayij fere glabri, supra medium tantum ramosf, ramulis brevibuB
gracilibus ssepissime corymbis 2-3 parvis densis lateralibus cum
unieo terminali majore gercntibus. Folia radiealia non visa,
caulina (infima non ^isa) distincte petiolata^ membranacea, !an-
ceolata, acuminata, usque ad 8 poll, longa et 2| lata (i:sursum
minora, suprema fere bracteiforraia), baf^i cuneata, remote
apieulato-denticulata, supra glabra vel glabresceotia, subf-u^

310 MK- W- B. HEMSLEY ON ZSEW CHINESE PLA^STTS.

brevis>sime iacaiio-tomentaya ; petiolus usque ad 1 poll, longus.
Corymhi simplices vel compositij partiales masiini vis ultra
sesquipolL diametro- Capitula brevissime peduncukta, augusta,
semipolL longa, eirciter 6-flora ; involacri Lractese multiseriata^,
exteriores mmores squaiiiiformes, omues obtu.sse, interiores apiee
plumosO'villosae ; recepfcaculi pale^e setiformes, pappum fere
sequantes, Floy^es purpurei {Henry ). Achmnki (matura iion
visa) glabra, b re via j pappi setoe 2-seriat0e, exteriores breviorea,
siinpliceSj interiores longe plumoaae,
llupeh: Paiigj Br. A. Henry ^ 7575.

^ /■*' Saussuraa cordifolia, Ilemsh

Affiuis S* triangulate^ foliis amplissimis rotuudato-cordatis
longissime petiolatisj involucri bracteis latis aplce herbaceia.

Perennis vel bienuis, erecta, eirciter tripedulis, fere uiidiqae
glabra, eaulibus graciliuseulis striatis paucifoliatis, JFoUa radi-
calia non visa^ caiilina permembrauacea, suprema parva ovata
excepta, profuude eordata, sinu late aperto, maxima 9 polL lata,
acuuiinata, grosse apiculato-dentata, supra parcissinie strigilloaa,
subtus pallidiora, petiolo u^^que ad 8 poll, longo basi dilatato
amplexieauli. Capitula pauca (eirciter 9), longe peduiiculata,
eorymbosa, eirciter 1 poll diametro, pedunculis suleatis; invo-
lucri braetese eirciter 6-seriatae, intimse an gust e laneeolatse ex-
ceptae sub Dcqu ales, late o vales vel oblongsSj apice parte angusta
berbaceaj rccurvaj ciliolata ; reeeptacali paleae setiformes, papi^um
fere sequantes. Flares purpurei (fide Henry), involucrum vix
superantes, AcJtcBnia glabra, graciles, cyliudrica^ recta vel exte-
riores cur vat a, 3-4 lineas longa ; pappi Betse eirciter 15, nniseriatse,
per to tarn longitudiuem pluraosa&.

Hupeh ; Patung district, Dj% A^ Henry ^ 4:1% 5075^ and Fang,
6640* Szeclmen ; South Wushan, Dr, A. Henry ^ 7460.

^

i^S Saussurea decnrrens, Hemsh

Erecta, puberula, foliis e basi angusta subxte ovato-oblongis
dent at is late decurrentibus, capitulis parvis glabris dense cymoso-
corymbosis.

Perennis canlibus subsimplieibns eirciter biped alibus, Folm
tenuia, 3-6 polL longa, iuternodia excedentia, longe aeuminataj
irregulariter apiculato-dentata, prsecipue supra asperula. Co-
rymhi laterales et terminales 8-multicapitati, laterales quam folia
breviores, Capitula eirciter 10-fiora, breviter pedunculata, 7-9

MR. W, B. HEMSLEY ON ]SIEW CHINESE PLANTS. 311

liiieas longa ; involucri bractese multiseriatse, glabree, craissa),
coriaceagj erectae, obtusa>, exteriores gradatim breviores, extlmiB
mmuts&j lougiores circiter 4 liiieas longsB ; receptaculum par^rum,
s^etis glabris achseuia vix a}quaiitibiis ; coroilse alte 5-lobatae lobia
ImearibuSj tubo infra antheras angustitj^imo ; antherarum caudse
pilosse. AchiBnia glabra, coinpressa, pappo fere a?quilonga ; pappi
setae biseriatse, exteriores multo breviores, seabridae, interiores
circiter 20, longe plmno^fe, iiivoluerum fere dimidio superantes,

Hupch ; Fang, Dr. A. Henry ^ 6775.

Kearly allied to Saussurea sackalinensis, F, Sehniidtj and pos-
sibly an extreme variety of it, differing in tlienmcbmore broadly
decurrent leaves, glabrous^ relatively shorter involuerep and much
longer aclieaes-

0^^ '^ Saussurea Henryi, Hemsh

Species eximia ex affinitate S* ICuniJiiana? et 5^- taraxacifoliiBj
sed foliis bispidulis (nee argenteo-tomentosis) pinnattpartitis,
segmentis mucronulatis,

Herha perennis ? caulci^cens, erecta, |~2 ped. alta, caulibus
graciliust^ulis supra medium^ bracteis paucis exceptis, nudis
capitulis 1-3 tenninantibus. Folia longiusenle petiolata, rigidi-
nscula, 3-7 poll, longa, piunatipartita vel alte pinna tifida \ seg-
menta 15-23, anguste oblonga, S3epius9-12 lineaB longa (foliorum
inferiorum interduoi latiora et paucidentata), patens vel plus
minusve defiexa^ uninervia, basi dilatata, f^ubtus glabra, interdum
j; urpurascentia. Capitula obconica, majora circiter 1 poll, louga
lataque ; involucri braeteas multiiseriata), araneoso-tomentofe^a) vel
fere glabree, e basi lata subulat^c, plus miBUsve recurvae ; recep-
taculum conic um, paleis subulatis acbacnia superautibus. Flares
rubri vel purpurei ; corolla; lobi longi, linearea, Achcenia nigra,
glabra J pappi setae sa^pius 15, uniseriata?, a basi plumosa,

Hupeb: North Patung, Dr. A. Henry, 7068 A, Szecbuen:
South WushaUj Dr. A, Henry ^ 7068,

^71"*' Saussurea populifolia, He?nsL

Habitu folii^que S. i^adiatw, Fraach. {S. lamprocarpa^ HemeL),
similis, sed fere onmino glabra, capitulis minoribu;s, acbajniiB
bruaneis striatis.

Caules erect i J 1-2-pedales, 1-5-capitati. Folia radicalia non
visa, canlioa distioete petiolata, sed lamina dccurrentij tonuia,
paiiyracea, cordata eubcordata vel ovato-rotundataj basi cuneata,

312 ME. W. B* HEMSLET OlS" XEW CtTTXFlSE PLANTS.

maxiToa absque petiolo 4 poll, lon^a et latn, abrnpte longeque
acuminata, simul acutissima, erebre apiculato-dentata, Isevia,
venis primariis lateralibus utricque circiter 8 cum venulle? sub-
grosse retkulatis subtus sat cou^picuis ; petiolus anguste alatus,
usque 2 poll, longu?, foliis paucis supreiiii;:^ subsessilibus. Capi-
tula circiter Ih poll, diametro, longe peduuculataj bracteis paueis
foliaoeis angustis iastructa; involiicri bructea? inultiseriata*, iu-
timie except se Bubsequalesj laticeolatie, acuminatn?, supra medium
herbaceae, minute puberidfc, interduiu eoloratsBj demurn recurs' <t*
interiorea erects, pappuiu fere a^quanteSj linearee?, omniua
scario30-coriacea&, apice plunioso-biivsut^e ; receptaeuli j)ale£C
setiforines, numerosissiiusej achsenia paullo i3upei\antes^. Flares
rosei {A. Henry), Aehmnia angustaj fere eylnidriea, glabra,
nigro-lineata, leviter sulcata ; pappi setse circiter 20, uni^eriata^,
per totam lousitudinem longe pliunosa\

Hupeh : Hsiiigslian, common ou top of mouutain at an altitude
o£ 9500 feet, Dn A.Hennj, G912.

SatLSsnrea villosa, FraneJu in Jom^n. do Bat. ii. 1888, p, 353.
forma major 2^-3 ped. alt a, foliia inferioribus pedalibus, caulibus
circiter capitulis S dense coryiiibosis,

Hupeb; Hsingshan at 9000 feet, Br. A, Henry, 9762.

This \% evidently a fully developed s^tate of Franchet't? s^pecie^^r
though at fir:;it sight it looks very different,

^^^ Sanssurea Woodiana, Ilemsl,

Ex afBnitate S. liieracioidei, a qua difFert caule subnullo, foliis
sessilibus sub t us sericeo-tomentosis, iiwolucri bracteis augusti-
oribus.

Siennis? unifloraj hirsuta. Folia pauca, patenlia, molliaj
crassiuseula, obovato-obloDga vel fere lanceolata^ ad 4polLlongaj
obtusa^ BinuatOj supra parce yillosula pilis basi incrassatis, subtus
sen ceo- tome ntosa, argeutea, Capitulum sub sessile, circiter 1:^
polL longum et latum ; involucri bractese circiter 4-aeriata^,
lanceolatae vel interiores fere lineares^ lunge acuminat^ej acutis-
simae, extexiores circiter pollicare?, prsecipue supra medium vil-
losflB et purpureo-marginatee ; receptaculi palese angustissima?, fere
setiformes4, quam aclisenia breviores ; antlierarum cauda) lougsc,
lanata;. Ach(Enia matura nou visa, an gust a, glabra^ fere 3 linea?^
longa ; pappi setse circiter 15, uniaeriatse, fere pollicaresj longis-
sime piumoiisp,

Fraity 452.

\ 4-U

ME, W. B. HEKSLEY OH^ M^EW CHINESE PLANTS. 313

This is closely allied to Saussurea villom^ Fraiich*^ from Yuuiiuu^
which was also collected hj Przewalski in Western Kansuh, and
referred doubtingly by Maxim owicz to S* hieracioide$\ Hook, f.

It is named after Mr. T, Wood, of the firm of Drysdale &
Co., Shanghai, who rendered Mr. Pratt many kind services and
nursed him through an attack of fever.

^ ^"^^ Prinmla japonica, A. Qray^ forma robuata foliis usque ad
sesquiped* longis seapo tripedali,

Szeehuen, Br. A. Ilenvy^ 8879 \ Mr. A. E. Pratt, 130 and 356.

Primula Cockburniana, Hemsl,

P. Poissoni similis sed foliis tenuioribus fere obsolete dcnticu-
latis, seapo graciliorc, floribus minoribas, calycis farinosi dentibus
deltoideis, corollse lobis retusis, bracteis minutis.

Herha perennis, glabresceni^, scapo gracili 4-12 poll, alto, flori-
bus in verticillos 2-3 superpositos dispositisj verticillis3-G-floris.
Folia tcnnia, obovato-oblongaj deorsura attenuata sed nou vere
petiolata, apice rotundata, 2-4 poll, longa, primum plus minusve
pulverulentaj cito glabrescentia, obscure lobulata simul minute
denticulata, venis primariis conspicuis. Flares circiter 6 lineas
longa et 9 lineas lata, pedicellis graeilibus demum fere poUicari-
bus; calyx anguste campanulatus, circiter 2 lineas longus^dentibus
erectis acutis ; corollse glabri tubus cylindricus, lobis obcordatis
patentibus venosis, Capsula deest,

Pratt, 174,

Easily recognized by its slender habit among the species having
superposed whorls of flowers.

The name given to this species is intended to commemorate
two gentlemen to whom Mr, Pratt was indebted for much valuable
assistance. They are H, Cockbum, Esq*, formerly of H,M,
Consular Service at Chungking, and the Eev. G-- Cockburn, of the
Church of Scotland Mission in China- Though of the same
namOt these gentlemen are in no way related,

'^ Primula nutantiflora^ HemsL

P. soldanelloidei simillimaj differt foliis oblongo-spathulatis
sessilibns supra medium paucidentatis, aubtus pulverulentis,
scapo circiter 3-4 lineas sub florum bracteis 2 parvis instruct a
calycis plus minusve pulverulenti dentibus acutis.

Szechuen : South Wushan, Dr. A, Henry ^ 5584.

I*nf]!r. JOUEK.^ — BOTANT, VOL, XXIX, 2 A

314 ME. W, B. HEMSLET OJN" NEW CHINESE PLAJl*rTS.

This is also near the Himalayan P. unifiora, but that lias very
broad calyx-lobes and a very differently shaped corolla.

,r.

\^ Primula Prattii, ITemsL

P.pulchelliB arete affinis sed minor gracilior, foliis subintegris
deorsum valde attenuatiSj floribus fere dimidio minoribus flaviSj
corolL'B tube sursum minus ampliato,

Pratt, 522.

P^pulchella, Tranch.j is nearer P. Stuartii, WalL, but differs
according to Franchet {in schedula) in the shape of the capsule
and in the seeds, Nevertheless there is little or nothing to
separate P. pulchella from P, Prattii beyond vrhat is indicated
above*

^il LysimacMa hypericoides^ B^emd,

Puberula crectis, foliis sessilibus ovatis vel oblongo-lanceolatis
superioribus alternis, floribus mediocribus axillaribus solitariis,
staminibus fere lib oris.

Herha perennis, stolonifera, multicanlis, caulibus teretibus
simplicibus 6-15 poll, altis* Folia omnia sessilia, oppositaj vel
superiora sub floribus alterua^ papyracea, pluB minusve puberula
(iBfinia multo minora fere rotundata, semiampleiieaulia,hirsuta),
obtii^a vel acuta, |-2 poll, longa (sursum gradatim longiora),
minutissime punctata (punctis fere obsoletis), vena inconspicua
iutrainargiuali instructa. Flares flavi {A, Henry)^ circiter semi-
poll, diamttro, pedieellis filiformibus quam folia cireiter dimidio
brevioribiis ; sepala crassiuscula, extus hirsutula, lineari-lanceo-
lata vix acuta, quam corolla triente fere breviora ; corollse rotatae
eglandulossse segmenta late obovato-rotundata, venosa ; stamina
glabra, filamentis ima basi tantum connatis ; ovarium glabrum.
Cupmda non visa,

Hupeh : Chieushih, T>r. A. Senry^ 5842*

Of erect or suberect habit, with foliage resembling Syperieum
hirsiifum, and flowers very similar to those of^ LysimacMa nemorum^
though rather smaller.

^ Lysimachia omeiensis, HemsL

Erccta, parcissime puberula, foliis omnibus oppositis sessilibus
membranaceia ovatis, floribus axillaribus solitariis, coroUae seg-
mentis lanceolatis acutis*

Herha perennis, ut videtur multicaulis, caulibus teretibus sim-
plicibus cireiter pedalibus* Folia infima aquamiformia, sursum

ME, W. B. HEMSLET ON NEW CHTWESE PLANTS. 315

gradatim majora, maxima vix 2k poll, longa acuta, minutissime
punctata, glabrescentia. Mores 6-8 lineas diametro, pedicellis
gracillimis quam folia brevioribus ; sepala august issim a, acuta,
quam corolla paullo breviora, extus hirsutula; corolla rotata,
eglaudulosa^ veuosa ; stamina viz inonadelpha ; ovarium glabrum.
Capsula deest.
Szeebuen ; mount Omei, 9000-11,000 feet, Rev. E, Faber^ 224-
One of tbe very few species of erect habit with simple sterna
and solitary axillary flowers. The latter are similar to those of
L, nemorum^ but the corolla-lobes are narrower and acute.

s0 Lysimachia nigrolineata, Hemst

Gracilis, adscendens, liirsuta, foliis alternis petiolatis parvia
ovati:;, floribus parvis axillaribus solitariis insiguiter nigro-
lineatis.

Merha pcrennis (?), ut videtur multicaulis, caulibus gracilibus
6-9 poll* longiSj interne diis quam folia brevioribus. Folia alterna,
looge petiolata, papyracea, mollifcer hirsnta vel villosa^ ovata,
lamina secus petiolum decurreutia, 5-10 lineaa longa, obtuaaj
crcbre nigrolineata. Flares flavij axiilares, solitarii, 6-8 Uneaa
diametro, pedicellis filiformibus folia paullo superantibus ; sepala
angU£5te lanceolata, acuminata, corollam fere a^quantia, tenuia,
extus prsecipue infra medium villosula, conspicue nigrolineata ;
corollas rotatae segmenta late ovalia, obtusa, conspicue nigro-
lineata; stamina breviter monadelpha ; ovarium villosura. Cap-
sula ignota.

jN^anking : coll. C. Schmidt, comm. Rev. E. Faher, n, 1602.

A very distinct species, resembling some of the species of
Haxifraga of the Mirculus group.

^ j^ Lysimachia involuctata^ Hemsh (Plate XXXI.)

Proeumbens vel adscendens, fere omnino glabra, foliis oppo-
sitis, floribus dense cymosis yel pseudocapitatis, cyniis paucifloria
axillaribus longe pednnculatis sub floribus bmcteis amplis in-
structis.

Herha perennis (palustris ?X caulibus elongatis saltern 2-3-
pedalibus debilibus, internodiis quam folia loogioribus. Folia
opposita, membranacca, primum parcisHime pubcnila, distincte
petiolata, ovato-lanceolata, acute acuminataj cum petiolo 2-3 polh
longa, basi rotundata vel subcuneata, gland ulis nigris lineolatis
crebre conspersa^ venis primariis utrinque circiter 5 arcuatia
juxta marginem inter se anastomo^^antibus, Uractem foliacefB

2a 2

316 ME, W- B* HEMSLET ON NEW CHINESE PLANTS.

(rectius folia minora conferta)^ petiolata>, oppositae vel subsessiles^
late ovate vel fere orbiculareSj acviminata?^ flores sequantes vel
superantes, ciliolataD, Flares flavij eirciter 9 lineas diametro, 4-6
ad apices ramulorum axillarum congest! , pedunculo (seu inter^
nodio basilar!) folia seepissime superanti ; sepala parce hirsutula,
anguste lanceolata, acuta, corollam aequantia ; corolla glabra,
campanulata, lobis tubo requalibus ; stamina glabra, fere medio
monadelpha ; ovarium hirsutum.

Szechuen, Dr. A. Henry, 8884; Mr. A, M Pratt, 410.

The quasi-capitate flowers ivitli large leafy bracts sufficiently
characterize this species,

qi"^ Lysimachia longipes, IlemsL (Plato XXXII.)

Erecta, undique glaberrima, foliis ovatis sessilibus, floribus
mediocribus laxe racemoso-corymbosiH, corymbis longe gracili-
tcrque pedunculatis^ peduneulis nudis,

Serha pereunis (?), saltem bipedalis, caulibus Bubsimplicibus
albidis politis. Folia opposila, sessilia, membranaceaj ovata,
2-4 poll longa, longissime acutissimeque acuminata, basi rotun-
data, undique obscure punctata^ simul juxta margincm conspicue
glanduloso-punctata, subtus glauca, venis primariis lateralibus
paucis hand conspicuis. Flares albi vel flavi, G-8 liueas diametro,
louge pedieellati ; corjmbi axillares et terminales, folia super-
antes, saepius 6^8-flori, peduneulis graciUimis simul rigidia
ebracteatis; pedieelli filiformes 1-1^ poll longi, bracteolis
setaceis ; sepala subcamosa, liueari-lauceolataj acuminata, corol-
lam superantia, intua lineis paucis glandulosis erassis instructa ;
corolIaD rotatsB segmenta ovato-lauceolata, densissime lineata;
stamina alte monadelpha; ovarium glabrum. Capsula quam
calyx persistens fere dimidio brevior, 5-valva,

Ningpo mountains, Mev. E, Faber, n. 1638,

In foliage this resembles the alternate-leaved L. Fmnum"
grwcum^ Hanee, and i. simulam, Hemsh^ but the racemose-
corymbose inflorescence is very different.

\,^^^ Salvia (§ Drymosphace) Prattii, mmsl

Species ex affinitate S. Mantis, differt foliis omnibus cordato-
oblongis (nee sagittatis aut hastatis) regulariter erenatis floribus
majoriboa calyce non viscoso.

Ferennis, erecta, robnsta, vis sesquipedalis, caulibus simplicibus
parce viJlosulis. Folia papyraeea, graciliter petiolata, cordato-

MB. W. B. IIEMSLEY ON NEW CHINESE PLANTS. 317

oblonga vel cordato-ovata, lobis rotundatis, absque petiolo 1|-2J
poll, longa, obtiisa, minute crenulata, utrinque prsBcipuc subtus
parce pubesccntia, supra obscure punctate -glandulosa, inferiorum
petiolis 4-5 poll, longis. Verticillastri circiter G-flori, conferti,
bracteis bracteolisque obovato-rotundatis striatis rillosulis maxi-
mis calycem paullo superantibus. JFlores rubri vel purpurei,
bipollicares, uutantea ; calycis villosuli labium supcrius iutegrum,
inferius breviter bidentatum ; coroUse tubus ampliatus, leviter
curvatus, labio superiore parvo leviter incur vo compresso emargi-
nato, labio inferiore trilobate, lobo intermedio latissimo ; stamina
glabra, fauce tubi inserta, filamentis dilatatis conneetivi ramis
subsequalibus.
Fratf, 491, 546.

^■fl^^ ■ Oxyria sinensis, Hemsl. (Plate XXXIII.)

Ab O. digyna differt caule folioso inflorescentiae magis divaricatis
fructu latiore quam longo stigmatibus sessilibua.

Herha, ut videtur, perennis, erecta, circiter bipcdalis, caule
valido striato liispidulo infra infloresccntiam simpliei. Folia
radical] a non visa, caulina diatincte petiolata, crasaa, subearnosa,
opaca, rotundato-cordata vel fere reniformia, l|-2 poll, lata,
glabra, undulata simul minutissime crispata, interdum obscure
lobulata, venis paueis inconspicuis ; petiolus 1-2 poll, longus,
busi in ochream latam tubulosam truncatam eipansus. flore*
hermaphroditi, racemoao-paniculati, fasciculati pedicellis capil-
lar ibus 2-3 lineaa longis ; panicula densa, circiter 9 poll, longa,
bis terque ramosa, hiapidula, bracteis minutissimis. PeriantUum
minutum, fructiferum vis auctum, aegmentis 2 exterioribus
demum reflexis, 2 interioribus majoribus oblongia nucem arete
appresaia ; stamina 6 quam periantbium fere dimidio breviora.

Nux late bialata.

Pratt, 779.

A very distinct species easily recognized by its stout leafy stem.
It is wortby of note tbat the very widely spread Oxyria digyna.
Hill, the only other known species of the genus, has not hitherto
been found either in China proper or Japan ; yet it occurs in
the mountains of Northern India and in the island of Saghalien.
It is also spread all round the arctic regions and extends south-
ward in the mountain-ranges of both eastern and western North
America, to the Pyrenees and Alps in Europe, and to the
mountains of Syria in Western Asia.

318 MK, W. B. HEMSLEY ON NEW CHINESE PLANTS,

^^<^ Daphne retusa, HemsL
^ D. odQT(£ arete affinis sed foliis crassis subcarnosis emarginatis

sat difFcrfc*

Wrutex densissime ramosus, nt videtur nanuSj ramis brevibus
crass is apice tautum foliosia inter folia fulvo-hirsutis* Folia
conferta, sesailia vel subseBsilia, crassa, coriacea vel Bubcarnosa,
glabra, siecitate corrugata, oblonga vel angustc obovataj 6-15
liBeas loBgUj leviter emarginata simul rotund at a, basi vix
euneata, margine revoluta, yenis immersis obscurissitnis, Flares
ad apices ramorum sesailes, subcapitati^ bracteis obovato spathu-
latis quani flores dimidio brevioribus cito deciduis ; periantbium
subcarnosmn, glabrum, circiter 9 lineas loDgum et diametro^
lobis latis iere rotundatia Yenosis, tubo crasso corrugato ; stamina
4 superiora breviter exserta ; OYarium glabrum, stigmate sessiii*
Sacca ignota,

JPratt^ 737-

I was at first disposed to treat this as a stunted mountain
form oi Daphne odora^ Thunb,, but the very thick, small, emar-
gioate leaves are so very different that it is easily distinguished-

j 'i ^ Calajithe ecaiinata, Molfe.

Folia obovato-obloDga^ brevissime et abrupte acuminata, basi
attenuata, 3-5 poll longa, l|-2^ poU. lata. Scapus 1 ped. altus,
puberLilus, circa 10-florus. JBractem ovato-lanceolatse, acumiuatse,
2|-3 lin. longer. PedicelU 6 lin. longi, Sepala oblongo-lanceo-
lata, brevissime acuminata, 6-7 lin, longa- Petala sepalis similia,
angustiora. Lahellum columua adnatum, sessile, ecalcaratum,
trilobum, ccarioatum, lobo medio flabellato-rotundato obttiso
2-1 lin, diametro, lobis lateralibus orbiculari-oblongis 1| lio-
longia. Columna brevis, lata,

Pratt, 765.

Closely allied to C, triearinata, LindL, but with the front lobe
of the lip quite sessile^ and without the slighteist trace of the
conspicuous keels of that species, in which also the front lobe of
the lip is distinctly stalked and the side lobes laterally attached
to the same.

^\Jy • Calanthe buccinifera, Rolfe.
% Folia breviter petiolata, obovato-oblonga, breviter acuminata,

basi attenuata, 4-12 polL longa, 1^^2| poll- lata. Scapus 1-ii
ped, altus, glabrus, multiflorus, Bractew lineari-lanceolata,

MB, W. B. HEMSLEY ON NEW CHINESE PLANTS, 319

acuininatsDj 6-10 lin. longsc. JPedicelli 6-9 Hn- longu Sepala
oblongo-lanceolataj acuminata, 9-11 lin. longa, 2|-3 Hn* lata.
Fetala eepalis Bimiliaj minora. Labellum integrum, rotundato-
flabellatum, fiinbriatum, 7-8 lin. latum, utrinque ad apicem
coluranse adnatum, basi in calear |-1 poll- longo gradatim
attenuatum, disco Isevi. Golumna clavata, 5 lin. longa,

Pratt, 72, 102, 683. Prov. Hupeli, Senr^, 6061, 7161,
Mt, Omei, Szeehuen, at 5000 feet alt., Faher^ 953.

A very distinct species, most nearly allied to the Himalayan
(7- alpina^ Hook, f,, which^ however, has smaller, very differently
coloured flowers and a much shorter spur. The flowers of the
present species appear to be a somewhat uniform rose-purple.
The lip is much like that of some species of Galeandra^ except
that its margius are adnate to the sides of the column.

c.f\y^^ Habenaria camptoceras, Molfe.

Plant a pusilla, 2|-3 polL alta< Folia bina^ radicalia, elliptico-
V* lanceolatO'Ovata, subacuta^ 1^11 P^H- longa, 2-6 lin, lata.
Scapus uni- v, biflorus. Bract bcb ovato-lanceolatss, acuminata^
5-8 lin. longSD, Sepalum posticum erectumj late ovatam, obtusumj
concavum, 4 lin. longum ; sepala lateralia erecta, obliqua, late
semicordata, obtusa, triuervia. Petala cum sepalo postico in
galeam conniventiaj lanceolato-linearia, obtusa, binervia, % lin*
lata, Lahelhim trilobum^ 6-7 lin. longum; lobus medius late
ellipticus, obtusisaimus^ 4 lin, latns, repando-crenulatus ; lobi
laterales oblongo-lineares, aubfalcati, obtusi, 3 lin. longi, 1 lin.
lati ; calear 8-9 lin, longum, crassiusculum, curratum, apice
claTatum, obtusissimum. Golumna brevis, stigmata brevissima*

Pratty 305.

A most distinct species, with the habit of 11^ AitcMsoni^
Echb, 1'., but with fewer and many times larger flowers and
erect lateral sepals. This nevertheless appears to be its true
affinity,

^^^^ Cypripedium himalaicunij Bolfe.

Breda, |-li ped. alta. Folia ovato- v, elliptico-oblonga,
brevissime acuminata, 2-4 poll, longa, 1-2 5 poIL lata. Sepalum
posticum ovatum, acuminatum ; lateralia connata, pauUo angus-
tiora. Petala ovato-lanceolata, acuminata, sepal is sequalia.
Lahellum subglobosum, |-l| poll- longum. Staminodium sub-
cordato-ellipticum, subacutum, 3^ lin, longum. — C.maeranthon^
Hook, f., FL Brit. Ind. vi. p. 170, ex parte, nan Sw,

c ■

320 ME- W. B, HEMSLET 01^ NEW CHIJTESE PLANTS*

Pratt, 748.— Also Lachen, Sikkim, 11,500-12,000 feet alt-,
J: B, Hooker; Hill aboYe Jhala, Tihri Garhwal, 12-13,000
feet J Duthie, and opposite Budti village, in Kepal, 11-12,000
feet J Duthie.

Allied to C, macrantlion^ Sw,, but far smaller in all its parts,
with various small structural differences and quite different
colours* The flowers measure 1^2| inches in diameter, the
sepals and the petals are light yellow, veined witli brownish redj'
and the lip maroon-purple.

^r- Cypripedium tibeticum, King^ in herb. Kew.

Erecta^ i~l4 P^^, alta. Folia elliptico-oblonga, subobtusa v-
brevissime acuminata^ 2-5^ polLlonga, 1-2| polL lata, Sepalum
posticum ovatum, breviter acuminatum ; lateralia connata
eimilia. Petala lanceolato-ovata, breviter acuminata, sepalis
sequalia. Lahellum subglobosum^ 1-1 2 P^^^' longum, St amino-
dium late cordato-ovatum, obtusumj 5-6 lin. longum. — O. macran-
ihon var. ventricosa, Hook, f, PL Brit. Ind. vi. p. 170, ex parte,
nan Carr,

Pratt, 14 42, 301, 736.— Ako Chumbi and Phari, collected by
Dungboo, and communicated by Dr, King-
Allied to the Siberian C. macranthon, Sw-, but with far shorter
and broader petals, a different stamina de and other peculiarities,
as well as quite different colours- According to Dr- King s
Calcutta drawing the sepals and petals are nearly white, passing
into light yellow at the apex, all the nerves being maroon-purple
with a few transverse reticulations- The lip and staminode are
maroon-purple, the latter being much darker rouud the mouth.
The flowers measure three to four inches in diameter, and the
veinings of the sepals and petals are very apparent in the dned
specimens.

/C^ ArisEema parvum, iV^, £. Brown,

Tubere parvo, |-| poll, diam. ; folii solitarii petiolo 3-7 polh
longo, lamina trisectu, segmentis omnibus sessilibus, lateralibus
1^-2| poll longis suboblique ovatis acuminatis, iutermedio duplo
breviore |-1| polL longo et lato late obovato vel obcordato
apice subtruncato vel emarginato apiculato basf^i cuneato ; scapo
2-4 polL longo; spathee tubo 1-1 1 poll, longo atro-purpureo,
lamina I5-II poU. longa lanceolata acuta vel acuminata pro-
curva viridi basi albo-atriata ; spadicis unisexualis appendice

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tenue quam spatha paiiUo brevlore substipitata basi abrapte
annulato-iiicrassata apice e fauce usque ad tubae medium decurva*

Pratt, 841,

This is the smallest species in the genus at present known, and
is easily recognized by its small size and by the middle leaflet
being much smaller than the side leaflets.

\y^ Arisaema pictum^ N, E. Brown.

Tubere depresso-globoso, 1| poll, diam, ; folii solitarii petiolo
l|-2 ped. longo viridi vitfcis brevibus confluentibus purpureis
e basi ad apicem pulchre picto, lamina trisecta, segmentis
lateralibus sessilibus 5^-9 poll, longis, 2-4 poll, latis oblique
ovatis attenuato-acuminatis basi obtusissime rotundatis vel
fere subtruncatis^ intermedio longc stipitato (stipite 11-24
poll, longo) late elliptico 4-7 polL longo 2^-4 poll, lato
acuminato basi subtruneato; scapo petiolo breviore 14-18
polh longo purpureo variegato ; spathse tubo I|-2| ])oll. longo
cylindrico, lamina ovato-lanceolata longe caudata 4^5 poll,
longa purpurea vittata ? ; spadice unisexuali 2-2f polL longo,
spatha? tubo rare excedens, appcndice stipitata inferne incras-
sata truncata snperne leviter elav^ata obtusa-

FraM, 61.

Besides the character of its inflorescence this may be recog-
nized from all hitherto described species by the middle leaflet
having a long stalk whilst the lateral leaflets are sessile.

C)"!^ Adiantnm Prattii, J. G, Baker,

Mhizoma gracile, late repens, stipitibus nudis semipedalibus.
Frondes deltoideae, tripinnata), glabra), 5-G poll, longa? et lata^ ;
pinnse infima? maximae, latere inferiore valde producto ; segmenta
ultima 2-4 lineas lata^ dimidio superiore rotundato sterili incise,
dimidio inferiore cuneato, lateralia brevissime petiolulata. Sori
BSBpissime solitarii ; indusium glabrumj oblongum, persistens,
l|-2 lineas longum.

Fratt^ without number*

Allied to A. monochlamys and A. venmtum.

EXPLANATION OF THE PLATES.

Plate XXIX

A plant of l^rayu sinensis , HemsL, natural eize.
Fig* 1, a flower ; 2, the s;ime with the wepals and petals rctaoved ; 3, OTary in

cross section ; 4, ditto in vertical section : all enlarged »

322 PR. Jn MTJETjLEB — LICHENES EPTPHTLLI SPRUCEANt,

Plate XXX.

A branch of Rosa Prattii, HemsL, natural size.
Fig. 1, aectioa of a flower ; 2, a carpel : both enlarged,

Plate XXXI.

A branch o( Lysimackia involucrata, HemsL, natural size*
Fig» 1, portion of a leaf ; 2, a fiower laid open : both enlarged.

Plate XXXII.

A branch of Lysimachia longipes, HernsL, natural siza.
Fig. 1, a flower laid open; 2, a capsule opened \ 3, a seed : all enlarged.

Plate XXXIII.

Portions of a plant of Oxyria mienms, HctiisL, natural si^e.
Fig. 1, a flower ; 2, a fruit : both enlarged.

LiCHE5TES Bpiphylli SpliTjcEANT, a cL SPKircE in regiooe llio
Negro lecti, additis/illis a cL Teail in regione superiors
Amazonum lectis, ei hb. Kewensi recent er missij quos es-
poait Dr- J. MuELiJfeE, (Communicated by W. T, Thiselto:^
Dyer, F.E.S., FX.S,, &eO

[Read 6th May, 1892.]
Trib. PAJS^i^AEIEiEI.

1, CoccoCAEPiA iEEuaiwosA, MuelL Arg. Rems, Zich^ Feeanor.
p, 16 ; ad folia Palmarum minorum, Montana de Javita in regione
Eio Negro, Spruce^ n, 631,

2* CoccocAEPiA te:suibsima, MuelL Arg. in Mora^ 1883,
p- 354 ; in foliia Dicotyledon, ad San Gabriel, Spruce^ n- 486.

Trib. Lecakore^.

3, LECAJfiA BicoLOK, Muell, Arg. ; tballus glauco-albidus^ ma-
eulari tenuis, continuus, granulis flavescenti-albidis tantum circ,
-^ mm, latis paullo irregulariter hemisphsericis dense eparBis
ornatus, demuna facile evanescens aut tantum granulis reprsesen*
tatus ; apothecia cipc* ^ mm, lata, plana, crassiusculajpersistenter